Real estate-focused VC firm raises $200M fund

A Chicago venture capital firm that invests in real estate-related startups just raised its second fund to back more tech firms.

Moderne Ventures announced Tuesday that it has secured $200 million for its second fund, bringing the VC firm’s total assets under management to around $350 million.

How Asset Managers Can Use Property Operations Technology

As an asset manager, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your assets remain competitive and relevant, manage risk, drive revenue growth, and consequently find ways to increase the value of your property. If those assets include multifamily properties, that’s a challenging job requiring multi-faceted focus. A multifamily property is laden with potential liability, as it acts as a home for hundreds or even thousands of people. Plus, housing an entire community means lots of wear and tear th…

Amazon’s presence a catalyst for local development, real estate executives say

When Amazon comes to town, don’t expect development to stop at one or two office towers. Matt Kelly runs JBG Smith, the developer behind Amazon.com’s second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, dubbed “HQ2.” The tech giant’s expansion has sent the area’s real estate growth to levels that would have been impossible otherwise, he said today at “The Amazon Opportunity,” a virtual event hosted by American City Business Journals….

Drones, 5g, and VR dot future of real estate tech

Cyber ​​security, 5G, drones and virtual reality are the technological developments that are expected to have the biggest impact on real estate in the next two years, according to a The Real Estate Association examination. The survey also found that 36% percent of agents spend $ 50- $ 250 per year. Month on technology, while 23% spend more than $ 500. The figures released Tuesday come from 3,104 online responses to a June survey of NAR members. About 1.4 million real estate agents — the va…

Abode Real Estate Partners With Side to Better Serve Clients and Community

Abode Real Estate today announced its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands and businesses. The alliance will ensure that Abode Real Estate, a premium one-stop shop that addresses every real estate need, is powered by the industry’s most advanced platform.

How Architecture Firms Are Using Generative Design Today

In May, aec+tech hosted an event on Clubhouse discussing how architects are using generative design in architecture firms today and towards the future. Five guest speakers from reputable architecture and tech start-ups —Zaha Hadid Architects, BIG, Outer Labs, 7fold, and RK Architects— joined the session to share their experiences and insights….

Take Real Estate Tokenization to the Next Level

Although many individuals and institutions see real estate as an attractive investment alternative, the expensive initial investment creates a significant barrier to entry for the average investor or property builder. Combined with inefficient paper-based and labor-intensive processes, as well as a lack of oversight causes limited participation, liquidity and performance. Making the real estate market accessible to a wider investor base requires improving efficiency in the initial investment pro…

Here’s the tech real estate agents wish their brokerages offered

Cyber security and lead generation topped the list of tech tools agents wished their brokerages offered, according to a new National Association of Realtors study.

NEW! Technology for Sustainability in the Built World, Part 2

Brad Dockster, Founder & CEO of Green Generation discusses technology that optimizes utilities to interact with the natural world and user habits to save energy and money.

GGV Capital gave this real estate startup founder a term sheet 48 hours after meeting

Realm, which aims to help homeowners maximize the value of their property with its data platform, has raised $12 million in Series A funding led by GGV Capital.

Existing backers Primary Venture Partners, Lerer Hippeau and Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures also participated in the round, bringing the New York-based startup’s total raised to $15 million.